Maybe for those of you with a 3200 or just general collectors of Maserati stuff. Comes with boxes apparently..
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Tue, 20 Feb 2018 20:31:56 GMTIts been 3 long dark years but I'm finally back in the Maserati fold after selling my lovely 2007 Gransport to help finance my wedding. Now that's true love :wink:

My cars for the last 3 years have been a BMW 650 Convertible (bland) and a hugely capable 2010 Jaguar XKR 5.0. The Jag was a bit of beast, made a great noise with the fuse for the active exhaust removed, but it was not a Maserati !

So i started my search a couple of weeks ago for a 2010-2011 Gran Turismo S. My first call was to Richard Grace who as usual gave me some pointers with what to look for. Rusting subframes (they rot from the inside out apparently according to Marios @ Autoshield) , check radio works (£5K to replace yikes), and also listen out for suspension knocks, rattles and groans. Unfortunately Dicky did not have any suitable cars in stock at the time as a really wanted an auto.

The drive home from London to Southport was pretty nerve racking due to atrocious weather and an alarming lateral movement from the rear over motorway expansion joints. The "wiggle" scared the **** out of me.

The following day i booked the car in for a Hunter 4 wheel alignment check at the Ball Joint Centre in Liverpool. All 4 wheels alignment were a mile out and the boys quickly got the alignment back to factory set up. Best £65 ever, the cars handling has been transformed.

Next day the car went to Autoshield for a check over (i know i know should have done this pre-purchase !) Thankfully Russel declared the car a "good un" with just a broken actuator which opens the exhaust valve (£20 ish ).

Next job, wheel spacers to try and fill in that gaping rear wheel arch

I have not wasted any time getting back involved with the forum guys and managed to bag myself a place on the Le Mans bash.

Apologies if this has been addressed elsewhere. Although a quick search didn't throw anything up to address all of them.

Could someone please advise what equivalents there are for the Maserati recommended brake fluid, power steering fluid and coolants?

Maserati recommend Glycoshell and Petronas but these are not available locally. Europarts suggest that comma make equivalents e.g the Dot 4 for the brake fluid and comma psf1l for the power steering fluid.

Can someone who has prior knowledge or used an equivalent please advise if these are ok? What would be a workable coolant alternative?

Apologies once again if this has been addressed elsewhere.

BTW: car is a 2016 Ghibli 3.0d auto

Many thanks in advance for the advise.
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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:46:32 GMTWell just taken mine into Autoshield to have the underneath waxoyled for long term protection. The first one they’ve seen, and Marios was both...Well just taken mine into Autoshield to have the underneath waxoyled for long term protection. The first one they’ve seen, and Marios was both surprised and very impressed with the changes they’ve made to the underneath of the car. Some of the new reinforcing would explain the almost complete absence of any scuttleshake in this version of the GC. So quite a lot more development to this refresh than just bumpers and infotainment. Some photos:

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Thu, 15 Feb 2018 09:32:48 GMTI am looking at buying a car from a chap here. I have now been to see 3 Barchetta's and all have turned out to be dogs!! The last one I saw was in Sussex and I travelled down from Chester. I have seen another one, the advert describes it as 'MINT' but after past experience of descriptions I am somewhat skeptical as to peoples perceptions of condition!!
I have had much correspondence with this chap and he still insists that I will not be disappointed!!
If anyone in this area would be so kind as to view the car and give me an honest description I would be very appreciative.

https://www.gumtree.com/p/fiat/mint-...ve-/1282639027
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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 17:45:24 GMTI could do with someone near Enfield to carry out a basic check on a car for me at a garage. Can anyone help out and I'll pm details to contact and basic checks I need?
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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:34:27 GMTAnyone tried this for underbonnet covers?Anyone tried this for underbonnet covers?
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Wed, 14 Feb 2018 09:15:51 GMTMy Spyder roof seal has a nick out of the rubber where the closing tang must have caught it at some point so I thought I’d investigate a...My Spyder roof seal has a nick out of the rubber where the closing tang must have caught it at some point so I thought I’d investigate a replacement.......

How do they justify such a price??? No wonder that prospective owners shy away.

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Sun, 11 Feb 2018 19:57:15 GMTI feel the time is right to replace the XC90 now. I can't fault it and it is a brilliant faithful reliable workhorse. Comfortable, safe, practical fast enough in a straight line with its 315bhp 4.4 V8 petrol lump. I bought it trade for £5k and will be selling it for £5k. Awful lot of car for the money.

I was looking at an E55K Estate as an obvious replacement but not sure if I should go newer, a smidge more expensive and slightly more modern. I need a decent size boot as carry a fair bit of stuff for work often. Many traditional saloons are out as rear bulkhead/shelf means you have to take stuff out at the back to be able to get to stuff at the back. Also most saloons the the back seats don't fold which is also often used & required. An estate with retractable shelf is good as I can get to the whole boot front & back easily. I guess a coupe/hatch thing could still work like an S7 or similar.

The reason for the XC90 going is it is a little dull to drive for a petrol head. It is the car I drive most and want something a bit more interesting to drive. I don't do many miles so don't care what the mpg is. I don't have diesels any more a large engined petrol is the way forward. I don't need an SUV or 4x4.

Ideal budget would be upto £15k but I could go all the way to £30k if something interesting was worth the extra. Might sell the SL500 or QP and add that to the pot if required.

Any ideas knowledgeable ones?
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Sun, 11 Feb 2018 09:33:26 GMTHi All,
I collected my 2016 Granturismo Sport yesterday... Love it,spent all day with it yesterday. I am undecided if to use the iPhone X or the...Hi All,

I collected my 2016 Granturismo Sport yesterday... Love it,spent all day with it yesterday. I am undecided if to use the iPhone X or the mini iPad as the main info system. Here what they both look like in the car. Any idea preference?